Project Worker 2 - Youth Participation Worker

Project Worker 2 - Youth Participation Worker

We are seeking a dedicated Youth Participation Worker to play a key role in delivering Barnardo's Traveller Support Service for Irish Traveller families across the Greater Belfast area.

About the Traveller Youth Voice Project

Our Youth Voice Project is for young people aged 12+.The focus of this project is to amplify the voices and lived experiences of Traveller young people, promote inclusion, remove barriers to accessing services and create opportunities for young people to thrive and reach their full potential. It involves:

• Youth Group which takes place fortnightly during term time in a community setting
• One to one mentoring which takes place weekly/ bi-weekly at young peoples' homes or in a community setting.

About the Role

The post holder will be responsible for developing and delivering the Youth Voice Project. The post holder will be required to:

• Liaise with schools, community group, parents and young people to invite referrals
• Respectfully engage with parents and young people from Traveller families and build positive, supportive relationships
• Work collaboratively with young people and parents to identify support needs and set goals.
• Develop and deliver tailored one to one mentoring sessions for young people
• Develop and deliver group sessions for young people that focus personal development, building skills and voice and influence
• Actively support young people to express their views, identify key priorities, promote self-advocacy and participate in system change
• Work co-operatively with statutory and community organisations to promote inclusion and provide the most effective service for young people.
• Apply safeguarding and child protection procedures

When completing your application please refer to your skills knowledge and experience in relation to the Person Specification, Job Description and Additional Information document. This should be done with an understanding of the context of the service described.

Occasional evening and weekend work will be an element of this post. A full driving licence and access to a car for business purposes is an essential requirement.

Location: 230c Belmont Road, Belfast with option for hybrid working

Although this contract has a permanent status, please be aware that this post is subject to funding currently to 31 March 2029 and therefore should this funding not be extended further, you may be subject to a redundancy consultation or a TUPE arrangement.

Contact:

The successful candidates will also be required to undertake an Enhanced Access NI with Child Barred List check.

A waiting list will be held in the event that similar vacancies arise during the next 12 months.

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